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According to the theological argument connecting the Atonement to divine healing, how do Deuteronomy 28 and Galatians 3:13 together support the provision of physical healing for believers?
Answer
Deuteronomy 28 defines sickness and disease as part of the curse of the law, and Galatians 3:13 states that Christ redeemed believers from the curse of the law, thereby extending redemption to physical healing.
Explanation
### What a good answer covers
- The book cites passages that associate Christ’s suffering with sickness, pain, and sin.
- It treats “by whose stripes ye were healed” as relevant to physical healing.
- It interprets sickness and disease in Deuteronomy as part of the curse of the law.
- It uses Galatians to argue that Christ redeemed believers from the curse.
- A careful summary identifies these as the author’s theological interpretation.
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